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Groups Scholars Program makes South Bend debut

April 10th, 2023

IU South Bend will be bringing the renowned Indiana University Groups Scholars program to campus starting this summer. The Groups Scholars Program, started at IU Bloomington in 1968, is designed to increase college attendance among first-generation, underrepresented students and provides academic, financial, and social support to help students attain a bachelor's degree. IU South Bend’s program will focus on supporting 21st Century Scholars in its first year. “Our deep commitment…

Consortium Secures over $1.1 Million in READI Funding 

March 31st, 2023

During the Covid-19 pandemic, IU South Bend Chancellor Susan Elrod brought higher education leaders in the region together in regular meetings to share challenges and solutions. These meetings have led to continued communication and collaboration. When the opportunity to apply for the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) funding from the Northern Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) arose, it became clear that the schools could seize their strength in numbers.…

Political Science Professor Saluted with Top Teaching Award

March 21st, 2023

The Frederic Bachman Lieber Memorial Award for Distinguished Teaching is Indiana University’s oldest teaching accolade. It’s also the highest teaching honor that can be given to faculty statewide. This year’s recipient is James “Jamie” Smith, associate professor of political science at IU South Bend. Smith also serves as director of the Master of Public Affairs program and as acting department chair for the political science department. Smith was grateful to…

IU South Bend Science Students Thrive at LSAMP Conference

February 28th, 2023

The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is a program funded by the National Science Foundation, with the goal of bolstering support for historically underrepresented students in the STEM fields. The Indiana contingent of LSAMP schools includes IU South Bend, IU Bloomington, IUPUI, IU Northwest, Ivy Tech Indianapolis, and Ball State. Pictured from left: Precious-Gold Akpadija, Emily Barrera, Hiba Majeed, and Marcus Bailey (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)…

Saint Joseph Health System Awards Scholarships to Nursing Students, Strengthens Connections and Community Health

January 20th, 2023

Saint Joseph Health System (SJHS) has awarded Nearly $37,000 scholarships to six nursing students from the Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences at Indiana University South Bend. These nurses, each of whom received a $6,126 scholarship for their final semester in the nursing program, will commit to work for SJHS for one year to serve our local community. "We are so grateful to Saint Joseph Health System for…